You're house didn't sell ?! What you should know and how we can get you on to your next chapter.

by Vlad Algin

“Why Some Homes Don’t Sell (Even in this Market): Data-Driven Clarity from King County”

🏠 City A, King County (Sammamish)

Sold: 13 homes
→ Avg: $593/sq ft · 13 DOM
Expired: 2 homes
→ Avg: $2,059/sq ft · 115 CDOM

📉 What went wrong?
Both expired listings were ultra-luxury homes asking 3–4× the market average per square foot. These properties likely needed bespoke marketing and access to high-net-worth buyers — not just a Zillow link.

🏠 City B, King County (Bellevue)

Sold: 11 homes
→ Avg: $782/sq ft · 23 DOM
Expired: 1 home
→ $1,309/sq ft · 300 CDOM

📉 What went wrong?
A $9.75M estate priced 66% above the local PPSF average sat unsold for 10 months. In Bellevue, luxury requires micro-targeted digital reach, curated visuals, and white-glove buyer experiences.

🏠 City C, King County (Auburn)

Sold: 8 homes
→ Avg: $350/sq ft · 22 DOM
Expired: 4 homes
→ $413/sq ft · 80 CDOM

📉 What went wrong?
The expired homes were larger and priced higher per square foot than the sweet spot (2,000–2,200 sq ft, $330–$360/sf). Over-pricing + over-sizing = buyers walk. This is a common, fixable mistake.

🏠 City D, King County (Seattle)

Sold: 62 homes
→ Avg: $551/sq ft · 20 DOM
Expired: 12 homes
→ $598/sq ft · 80 CDOM

📉 What went wrong?
Expired homes in Seattle averaged 9% higher PPSF and sat 4× longer. The message is clear: the market is hot, but not blind. Staging, photo quality, and price sensitivity all matter.

✅ So what does this tell us?

Even in a turbulent market, expired listings reveal blind spots.
The issue is rarely price alone — it’s often a mix of timing, targeting, and storytelling.
Most expired homes can be revived — with the right strategy, pace, and presentation.

🔔 Call to Action (CTA):

If your home didn’t sell, the market didn’t reject it — the strategy did. Let’s rebuild your listing the right way.

📞 Text or call Vlad Algin, Algin Real Estate / Engel & Völers Mercer Island at (707) 236-2467
💻 Visit www.alginrealestate.com for proven insights that move homes.